November 9, 2012 BY MAF
Meningoencephalitis, a general term for inflammation of the brain and its outer covering, is a naturally occurring disease in dogs that is believed to be caused by genetic and environmental factors. The disease has a grave prognosis when the cause is unknown, and unfortunately, the cause is unclear in
75 percent of cases in dogs.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
October 30, 2012 BY MAF
Canine cancer samples are now available to the research community thanks in part to Morris Animal Foundation, Pfizer Animal Health and AKC-Canine Health Foundation.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Canine health
October 24, 2012 BY MAF
Morris Animal Foundation is still looking for veterinarians and participants for a study that may become the most influential veterinary study to date.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Canine health, Veterinary research
September 27, 2012 BY MAF
Golden Retriever owners across the country are invited to apply to participate in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, the largest and longest observational study ever undertaken to improve the health of dogs. Morris Animal Foundation, the nonprofit organization running the study, will enroll 3,000 Golden Retrievers over the next two years. To qualify, dogs must be under 2 years of age and in good health. Owners can register their dogs at www.CanineLifetimeHealth.org.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine health, Dog diseases, Dog health
August 27, 2012 BY MAF
More than 25 percent of retired racing Greyhounds experience abnormal bleeding after routine spay/neuter surgery. In people, the drug epsilon aminocaproic acid (EACA) has been used to decrease the need for blood transfusions during certain surgeries. The drug works by strengthening and accelerating clot formation.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Veterinary research
August 11, 2012 BY MAF
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a common type of anemia in dogs. This deadly blood disorder occurs when the dog’s immune system is triggered to attack its own red blood cells. Despite aggressive conventional treatments, IMHA has a very high mortality rate.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine health, Dog diseases, Dog health
July 12, 2012 BY MAF
Cancer is the no. 1 cause of death in dogs over the age of 2, and an estimated 60 percent of Golden Retrievers die of cancer. Research in human medicine is beginning to indicate that an individual’s ability to repair DNA correlates with his or her susceptibility to cancer.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Canine health, Veterinary research
March 29, 2012 BY MAF
Urinary stones are a common problem in dogs, and one that can cause life-threatening obstruction of the urinary tract.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
March 2, 2012 BY MAF
The Dog Health Info Center is here to help you learn more about the diseases that affect dogs—and how to spot signs of trouble.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
January 27, 2012 BY MAF
Join Morris Animal Foundation on Sunday, April 29, for the Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk at Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Canine health, Dog cancer
January 19, 2012 BY MAF
Since its discovery in 2004, canine influenza virus (CIV) has become widespread in shelters across the United States.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
June 13, 2011 BY MAF
Cranial cruciate ligament disease results in partial or complete joint instability, pain and lameness.Read more »
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May 17, 2011 BY MAF
What two traits do Shar-Pei dogs and humans have in common? Wrinkles are an obvious characteristic.Read more »
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May 13, 2011 BY MAF
Novel tool may improve diagnosis and treatment of tumorsRead more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
May 3, 2011 BY MAF
Dedicated to funding research into an often fatal blood disorder in dogs.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine health, Dog health
April 25, 2011 BY MAF
An estimated 80 to 100 dog breeds are affected by diseases that cause blindness, such as progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), or eye diseases that are caused by inherited genetic mutations.Read more »
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March 22, 2011 BY MAF
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common cause of illness and death in dogs, yet most commonly used diagnostic tests are reliable only in the advanced stages of the disease.Read more »
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March 14, 2011 BY MAF
Canine parvovirus enteritis, an acute viral intestinal disease in puppies, has a 20 percent mortality rate.Read more »
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March 1, 2011 BY
One of the fascinating aspects about the studies Morris Animal Foundation supports is how they address the ailments that affect pets most.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine health, Dog health
January 24, 2011 BY MAF
For humans, flu shots are a common topic of discussion, but with regards to our furry friends, canine influenza rarely comes up during a chat by the water cooler and may not even come up during a routine veterinary visit.Read more »
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